Improving regulation of microbial pollutants

Environment Agency

Published: Aug 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, Research and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Groundwater. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 40,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 7, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the environment and climate sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Environment Agency is seeking a contractor to deliver a research and development project to improve the regulation of microbial pollutants in groundwater. The project comprises three work packages: (1) a Rapid Evidence Assessment of the fate, transport and risks of microbial pollutants in the subsurface environment; (2) development of guidance on undertaking qualitative groundwater risk assessments for microbial pollutants; and (3) recommendations on the feasibility of quantitative or semi-quantitative assessment approaches. The contract is expected to commence on 12 October 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2027. The work can be delivered remotely, although virtual progress meetings with the Environment Agency project team will be required. Suppliers should have expertise in hydrogeology, groundwater risk assessment, environmental permitting and/or microbial pollutant assessment.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 078090-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Environment Agency

Environment Agency has issued 629 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 577 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £40,000 - £40,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 078090-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 7, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Environment Agency in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.